CVE-2016-8448

Name: CVE-2016-8448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T20:59:01.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8448 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in MediaTek components, including the thermal driver and video driver, could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in MediaTek components, including the thermal driver and video driver, could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-31791148. References: MT-ALPS02982181.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95229
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95229
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8448?

How severe is CVE-2016-8448?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8448 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8448?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST